St. Patricks Day 2022

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2022!

We wish you a lucky day today on St. Patricks Day.  St. Patrick’s day is widely celebrated throughout the United States as a recognition of Irish culture.  According to History.com, 7 Surprising Facts About St. Patrick’s Day include:

1. The real St. Patrick was born in Britain.
2. There were no snakes around for St. Patrick to Banish from Ireland.
3. Leprechauns are likely based on Celtic Fairies. The Celtic believed in fairies who could use their magical powers to serve good or evil.
4. The Shamrock was considered a Sacred Plant that symbolized the arrival of spring.
5. The first St. Patrick’s Parade was held on March 17, 1601, in America and predates the founding of the United States.
6. The Irish were once scorned in America.
7. Corned beef and cabbage were an American Innovation.

Source: https://www.history.com/news/st-patricks-day-facts,  History.com,  History.com editors,  7 Surprising Facts About St. Patrick’s Day, Updated: MAR 17, 2021, Original: Mar 16, 2020